Looking to have fun, be social, and get some exercise in a supportive environment? You’re in the right place! Whether you’ve been ballroom dancing for years or have never stepped foot on the dance floor, I can help you develop your technique and passion.
I teach primarily out of the Promenade Dance Studio. Some classes and my private lessons are available virtually.
Promenade Dance Studio
Address: 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr., Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Weekly Dance Classes
American & Latin Dance Classes
Sundays, 1-2 PM
In-person at the Promenade
Energetic, playful, and flirtatious dances from Latin America: the cha cha, samba, rumba, and bolero.
Beginner’s Dance Classes
Mondays, 8-9 PM
In-person at the Promenade
My beginner’s class gives you a foundation of basic dance steps across a variety of styles such as waltz, cha cha, foxtrot, rumba, and tango. Absolutely no prior dance experience required!
Pricing: $20 per person.
Ballet Classes
Tuesdays, 11-12:30 PM
Virtual via Zoom
Channel your inner ballerina and master the fundamentals with grace and style.
Long-term Dance Classes
Couple’s Foxtrot Formation Dance Classes
Mondays, 7-8 PM
In-person at the Promenade
Become an expert in foxtrot, an elegant and classic style of ballroom dance. This class meets over the course of several months, culminating in a final performance.
February 12, 19, 26
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17
May 1, 8, 15, 22
June 5, 12, 19, 26, 30
Performances July 1-2
Pricing: $380 per person, paid in two installments.
Professional Standard Teacher Training
Mondays, 1:30-3 PM
30 hours of training
Weekly starting February 6 via Zoom
In-person May 8 – May 11 at the Promenade
Exams available May 12-15
For dance teachers or advanced dancers preparing for Associate, Membership, or Fellowship designs. International style ballroom dance, including waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot, and quickstep.
Pricing:
Standard course: $900 per person
Professional drop-in: $45 per session
Medals Test & Training with Lori Woods Gay, Examiner
Saturday, May 13th, 2-7 PM
In-person at the Promenade
The Medal Test is an opportunity to have your dancing progress evaluated and critiqued by an independent source other than your teacher. This process assures that high quality standards are maintained among the Botta Coaching dancer community, and that you are being taught in accordance with a worldwide standard of dance.
The Medal System promotes a systematic method of instruction for students of dance. Our unique “stair-step” system introduces students to new skills in a coherent and timely manner, stressing the mastery of fundamental techniques before advancement to the next level. This graduated system of teaching and learning makes progressing through the various levels fun and produce better dancing.
Medal Tests are milestones which mark the completion of one level, and open the door to the next!
- Have more fun, learn faster, and become better dancers.
- Create and accomplish clear goals.
- Polish your presentation.
- Get valuable feedback from our elite Examiners.
- Measure your progress against the universal standard of the American International Dance Association, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and Dance Vision.
Pricing:
$50 for test
$45 for 15-minute mini coaching
$20 for 45-minute workshop
Note: you don’t have to take a test to participate in the workshops.
Individual Dance Lessons
Have a blast and get the individualized attention you need in private dance lessons!
Offered in-person at the Promenade or virtual via Zoom (please note: there is an additional ten minute “tech” time addition.
All private lessons are by appointment only. If you are unable to make your session, please call 443-934-6696 and cancel 24 hours prior without penalty.
Get Started with Dance Lessons or Classes!
Interested in a session? Please send me a message to get started.